The UAE's Emiratization deadline forces a critical choice: Manage short-term Compliance Risk or protect your long-term Talent Assurance. The biggest financial threat is the Compliance Deadline Trap: rushing unqualified hires in December, leading to exponentially expensive Sunk Talent Cost in 2026. HR Analytics must move immediately to Manager Readiness Scores and Capability Velocity Forecasting to ensure every national hire is a strategic asset, not a temporary fix.